Scrap Brass

86-14-7

From: India | West Bengal

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Pithol | Pithor | Bishor
Object Number 86-14-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience India | West Bengal
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Description

Three pieces of scrap brass brought from India. This is what would be used in India. Purchased from the bazaar. The metal = pithol (Bengali), pithor or bishor (Malar).

Credit Line Purchased from the Crafts Council of West Bengal, 1986

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